transformed into a republic) Principality of Andorra (1993–present) Kingdom of Cambodia (1993–present) Kingdom of Bhutan (2008–present; unitary absolute monarchy from 1907 and transformed to constitutional monarchy in 2008) Federal constitutional monarchies Federal constitutional monarchies are federal states in which a number of federated entities are unified under a federal government and a single monarch, who acts as ceremonial head of state. United Kingdom of the Netherlands (1815–1830) Canada (1867–present) German Empire (1871–1918; dissolved after World War I and became the Weimar Republic) Commonwealth of Australia (1901–present) Pakistan (1947–1956) India (1947–1950) Federation of Malaya (1957–1963; became Malaysia) Malaysia (1963–present) United Arab Emirates (1971–present) Kingdom of Belgium (1980–present) Saint Christopher ('Kitts') and Nevis (1983–present) Elective constitutional monarchies Negeri Sembilan (since 1873; within the British Empire (until 1957), the Federation of Malaya (1957–1963), and Malaysia (1963–present) Federation of Malaya (1957–1963, became Malaysia) Malaysia (1963–present) Independent State of Samoa (1962–present) United Arab Emirates (1971–present) Absolute monarchies An absolute monarchy is a monarchical form of government where the ruler has the power to rule his or her land or country and its citizens freely, with no laws or legally-organized direct opposition in force. Unitary absolute monarchies Unitary absolute monarchies are unitary states which are governed as one single unit by a single hereditary or elected leader. Some had or have a single legislature, which may or may not be constitutionally created. Oman (751–present) Busoga (c. prior to 18th century – 1961; became subnational monarchy of Uganda) Wogodogo Monarchy (c. 1690 – 1896; became subnational monarchy of France) Emirate of Abu Dhabi (c. 18th century – 1971; became subnational monarchy of the United Arab Emirates) Buganda (c. 18th century – 1961; became subnational monarchy of Uganda) Emirate of Dubai (c. 18th century – 1971; became subnational monarchy of the United Arab Emirates) Negeri Sembilan (c. 18th century – 1873; became subnational monarchy of the United Kingdom) Emirate of Ras al-Khaimah (c. 18th century – 1972; became subnational monarchy of the United Arab Emirates) Russian Empire (1721–1917; ended by revolution) Sultanate of Terengganu (1724 – c. 19th century; became subnational monarchy of Siam) Emirate of Sharjah (c. 1727 – 1971; became subnational monarchy of the United Arab Emirates) 3rd Burmese Empire (c. 1760 – 1885) Kingdom of Siam (1768–1932; became constitutional monarchy, Kingdom of Thailand) Grand Principality of Finland (1772–1809; became subnational monarchy of the Russian Empire) Emirate of Umm al-Quwain (1775–1971; became subnational monarchy of the